Caraval

By Stephanie Garber

Book Overview

Welcome, welcome to CARAVAL, Stephanie Garber's enchanting, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling fantasy debut about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and danger

Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.

But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, and her sister disappears forever.

Continue the adventure in Legendary and Finale--out now!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250095263
• ISBN13: 9781250095268
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Flatiron Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Caravan was an easy and an enjoyable read.

Not my usual kind of reading. Bought for my daughter as a gift and picked it up one day and couldn't stop till the end. Loved it.

A book with a feel

Very descriptive so much you can hear the music and feel like you are truly in this world. Very well written story.

Worth the Hype

A lot of books that booktok promotes are overhyped, but this is definitely one that deserves the hype it gets! The writing is so descriptive and whimsical; there's so much vivid imagery which makes you feel almost as if you're really there living the experience alongside the characters. The world-building is exceptional. The storyline itself is amazing, the writing style captivating, and overall this book honestly exceeded my expectations

Magic and mystery

This was an easy read and I enjoyed the mystery and magic of Caraval. It’s a little more young adult so I gave it 4/5 stars. I usually like a little more depth. I will definitely continue reading the series and see how the next mystery in book 2 unfolds.

Pretentious

It tried too hard to be extravagant and descriptive without a proper flow, like reading a cheap knock off of an 18th century gothic novel. I could not finish it, maybe I'm finally too old for young adult novels :(

Very good book

If your into mystery books and fairy tale with magic involved. This book is good and easy to read.